After 237 years of social ostracisation, the traditional Muslim barber community, Labba family group, and mosque employees at Puthoorppally Muslim Jama-Ath in Changanassery have finally been granted membership and voting rights. A meeting convened by the Kerala Waqf Board decided to end this injustice that lasted for centuries. The new members will be allowed to…
Muslim women, despite being forgotten and undervalued, have carved out their own space in society, according to Professor Shamshad Hussain K.T. They have found their voice through writing in periodicals and publications, showcasing a modernist outlook even in the early 20th century. Notable figures like Haleema Beevi, Ayeesha Mayan, and others have contributed through Mappila…
Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, a controversial BJP MLA from Karnataka, is once again facing backlash from the Muslim community for his inflammatory remarks. He has been warned by local Muslim leaders to stop his provocative statements or face public exposure. Yatnal has a history of making anti-Muslim comments, including urging people not to vote for Muslims…
Opposition MPs boycotted a meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill due to clashes with ruling party MPs over allegations against an opposition leader. The Opposition is considering continuing their boycott the following day. They plan to write a letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker requesting a change in the…